What can you do to stop animal abuse?

Witnessing animal abuse can be difficult, but according to the Humane Society of the Unites States, it is important not to turn away from animal cruelty. The cat pictured was named Olly, a seventh mutilated cat found in Olympia on Sunday, Aug. 5.

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Witnessing animal abuse can be difficult, but according to the Humane Society of the Unites States, it is important not to turn away from animal cruelty. The cat pictured was named Olly, a seventh mutilated cat found in Olympia on Sunday, Aug. 5.

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A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in the case. The amount has grown to $30,000 in recent weeks as additional organizations — including PETA and the Humane Society of the United States — have become involved.

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced last week a detective from its major crimes division has been assigned to the case and will work with Thurston County Animal Services and others to solve the crimes, which have occurred at various locations in the county.

“TCSO is extremely concerned that such a predator is lurking and committing such vile crimes in our community,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Anyone with information about the cat killings is asked to call Det. Ben Elkins at 360-786-5279 or Det. Carrie Nastansky at 360-786-5610.